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Catalog on accessible assessment tools.


In response to the pressing need for accessible assessment tools and materials for students who are blind or visually impaired, the American Printing House for the Blind (APH APH American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
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) recently released its Assessment Catalog 2007-2008. The catalog features standardized accessible tests, tools, and "manipulatives" that can be used for conducting assessments, as well as information about the way in which APH produces its accessible assessment materials. Products featured in the catalog include ISAVE ISAVE Instituto Superior de Saúde do Alto Ave (Portugal) , a visual acuity visual acuity
n.
Sharpness of vision, especially as tested with a Snellen chart. Normal visual acuity based on the Snellen chart is 20/20.


Visual acuity
The ability to distinguish details and shapes of objects.
 assessment test, and the Sense of Science Series, which introduces young students to the natural world of science. The free catalog is available in print, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc.
CD-ROM
 in full compact disc read-only memory

Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser).
, and online. For more information, contact: American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206; phone: 800-223-1839 or 502-895-2405; e-mail: <catalogs@aph.org>; web site: <http:// sun1.aph.org/catalogs/catalog_form.html>.
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Publication:Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jul 1, 2007
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